Is it safe to purchase medical supplies online?

Yes. Purchasing from most online medical supply companies is safe. Make sure when entering any personal information that the page is secure. You can verify this by making sure the beginning of the URL (web address) reads https:// (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer). These secure URLs are web protocols that are built into your browser to encrypts and decrypt user page requests as well as the pages that is returned by the web server. It’s also a good idea to choose an online company that is reputable with verifiable contact information. Make sure you check what state they are located in (you may be able to escape sales tax) as well as their privacy policy.